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Goal-not-steps prompt to let Claude choose its own method

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Jun 15, 2026

Goal-not-steps prompt to let Claude choose its own method Lets Claude pick its own method instead of micromanaged steps, describing the destination and quality bar rather than the driving directions.

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Here is the goal: [goal]. Here is the context: [context]. Here is what success looks like: [quality bar]. Choose the best method. Do not blindly follow the order I gave if a better approach exists. Produce the final output first, then briefly explain the key decisions you made.

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